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Creative Arts Center participating Largest Federal Employee Union Applauds in Bonham Quilt Hop! Senate Planfacilities to would Block VA Closure Commission Senate plan is a victory for deny veterans Portman, for blocking the clo- listening to the voices of veter-
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WASHINGTON – Today, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest government employee union representing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) workers, applauded the announcement by the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee that it would block the confirmation of the nine-member Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission that would have considered closing and privatizing a large portion of the current VA health care system. “Today’s announcement by the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee is a major victory for veterans, military families, the American health care system, VA employees, and all those who rely on the VA,” said AFGE National President and U.S. Army Veteran Everett Kelley. “This closure commission was a bad idea from the start. Automatic, mass closures of VA 2018 Dodge Journey SE 2017 Nissan Sentra S 2017 Hyundai Elantra SE 2017 Ford Escape Titanium 2016 Chevy Traverse LT 2016 Ram 1500 ST 2016 Toyota Camry LE 2016 Dodge Journey SXT 2015 Ram 1500 ST 2015 Nissan Sentra S 2015 Chevy Cruze 2015 Nissan Altima 2015 Kia Sorento LX 2015 Ford Focus SE 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium 2015 Chevy Equinox LT 2015 Chrysler Town & Country 2014 Ford F150 2014 Chevy Equinox LT 2014 Jeep Wrangler 4X4 RHD 2014 Jeep Compass Sport 2014 Ford Explorer Limited 2014 Chevy Malibu LTZ 2014 Chevy Spark 1LT 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 2014 Ram 1500 SLT 2014 Chrysler Town & Country 2014 Ford Escape SEL 2014 Hyundai Accent 2014 Hyundai Sonata 2013 Ford Escape 2013 Chevy Equinox LS 2013 Chevy Malibu LS
the comprehensive, quality care that our nation owes to those who have defended our country – an obligation first recognized by President Abraham Lincoln.” The AIR commission, created by the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Act of 2018, which was part of the MISSION Act, would have reviewed recommendations issued by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in March to close or eliminate services at 60 VA hospitals and dozens of outpatient clinics, nursing homes and other VA health care facilities nationwide. “The fight against privatizing VA health care is not over, but on behalf of the 283,000 VA employees AFGE represents – and the veterans they care for – I want to express our deep appreciation to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jon Tester, as well as Senators Manchin, Rounds, Heinrich, Capito, Hassan, Brown, Thune, Murray, Daines, Luján, and 2012 Chevy Traverse LT 2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 2012 Dodge Journey SE 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 2012 Ford F150 4x4 2012 GMC Acadia SLT 2012 Lincoln Navigator L 2012 Chrysler 200 2012 Ford Focus SEL 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 2011 GMC Terrain SLT 2012 Chevy Malibu 3LT 2011 Ford Edge 2011 Ford Expedition 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat 2011 Chevy Impala LT 2011 Chevy Malibu 1LT 2011 Chevy HHR LS 2011 Chevy Cruze LTZ 2011 Chevy Traverse LT 2010 Chevy Equinox 2010 Ford Focus SES 2010 Ford Fusion SEL 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 2010 Chevy 3500 LT 2010 Nissan Murano 2009 Dodge Avenger 2009 Toyota Sienna LE 2009 Kia Borrego LX 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 2008 Chevy Suburban LS 2008 Ford F-250 SD 2008 Nissan Quest S
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sure commission and the AIR assault to privatize VA health care,” said AFGE National VA Council President Alma Lee. “This victory shows what’s possible for working people when we stand together and fight as one union.” The committee’s rejection of the AIR Commission nominees effectively blocks the automatic closures but does not end the law’s general move toward privatizing health care for veterans. The law includes provisions for a similarly broad facilities review every four years, though without the automatic bulk closure process. VA Secretary Denis McDonough has said he will use that law to implement future changes in the VA’s integrated health care system, the largest civilian medical system in the country with 1255 health care facilities, including 171 major VA hospitals, serving more than 9 million veterans nationwide. “We thank the committee for
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have been rallying for months against rubber stamping the VA’s recommendations to close veteran hospitals and send our nation’s heroes into the private sector where they will pay more Press Release: On Quilt Artist for worse outcomes,” Kelley Friday July 29th at 6:00pm, the Leo Ransom continued. “AFGE stands ready Creative Arts Center presents instructs beginner through into work with all those who are Move Night with “How to Make termediate students on the art of willing to take this opportunity an American Quilt” featuring creating a portrait quilt. In this to rethink our approach to modWinona Ryder; doors open at class, you will use 2 fat quarernizing and expanding care at 5:30pm. Admission is free and ters (1 light and 1 dark) to crethe VA to ensure this world class concessions will be available for ate a portrait. There are roughly health care system continues to purchase. 30 patterns to choose from of deliver for veterans in commuOn Saturday July 30th from various difficulties ranging from nities across the nation for de10:00am - 4:00pm, Creative people, flowers and animals. cades to come.” Arts Center artists Carrol Reese Kits and patterns are included AFGE mobilized against the and Karen Sigler provide step by with the class fee. Students need 2018 law even before *AllSecretary prices +TT&L, W.A.C. - Some units down payment may be slightly higher step instruction to create your only bring a small pair of scisMcDonough issued his recom2015 KIA FORTE 20082’ CHRYSLER F-150 SD own x 2’ Barn SEBRING Quilt Square! 2006 sorsFORD for cutting paper, fabric and mendations earlier 2014 FORD F-150 this year. Students 2008 CHEVY FORD F-150 mustTRAILBLAZER choose from 2 2006 fusible. $60.00 per person. When VA’s hit list became pub2014 FORD ESCAPE (BLK) 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX 2006 FORD EXPEDITION designs at time of registration. Reservations are required for 2013 DODGE DART 2008 CHEVY COBALT lic, AFGE members held rallies EDDIE All quality supplies are includ- 2006 2012 FORD FUSION 2007 SUBARU FORESTER both workshops, and light lunch DODGE GRAND at facilities accross the country 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX 2007 PONTIAC G6 Squares can ed, and Barn Quilt willCARVAN be provided. The deadline to and 2011 worked closely with memFORD TAURUS 2007 PONTIACindoors or out- 2006 DODGE DURANGO be displayed sign up is 7/20/2022. Please call bers2011 of Congress, local and state FORD EXPEDITION 2007 KIA SPECTRA 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER doors. $85.00 per person. 903-640-2196 or email BonArt2011 officials, DODGE RAM 2007 HYUNDAI SANTAFE elected and veteran 2006 CHRYSLER P.T. On Saturday 30th 2010 DODGE CALIBER 2007 HYUNDAI July SANTA FE from Center@gmail.com to register. organizations opposing the cloCRUISER TOURING 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2007 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE 11:00am - 3:00pm, Portrait 2005 FORD MUSTANG sures. 2010 CHEVY IMPALA GLS
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